All Zinc Plated Steel Fasteners from Albany County Fasteners are REACH and RoHS compliant

Each fastener in this variety is zinc plated (CR+3) steel to offer corrosion resistance. Each may be a varying grade of steel (beneath the plating) that undergoes a different finishing process. The grade of steel determines the strength of the steel, capacity and load strength.

Grade A

Grade A Steel is a case hardened low or medium carbon steel. Fasteners in this metal have no head markings.

Grade C

Grade C Steel is a thru hardened medium carbon steel. Fasteners in this metal have no head markings. The finish is equivalent to a grade 8, but without the yellow color.

Grade 2

Grade 2 Steel is a low or medium case hardened carbon steel. Fasteners in this metal have no head markings.

Grade 5

Grade 5 Steel is a medium carbon steel that is heat treated to increase the metal's hardness. Fasteners in this metal are distinguished by the three hash marks on the head of the part.